AGRICULTURE

1. From the following, which is not a feature of sustainable agriculture?

A. Crop rotation to maintain soil fertility
B. Use of genetically modified crops to increase yield
C. Integrated pest management to reduce chemical use
D. Conservation of water resources through efficient irrigation

2. In which type of farming are high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds and chemical
fertilizers primarily used?
A. Subsistence farming B. Organic farming
C. Intensive subsistence farming D. Commercial farming

3. Which nutrient is known as the "building block of protein" in plants?

A. Nitrogen B. Potassium C. Calcium D. Phosphorus

4. Which of the following crops requires a well-drained loamy soil and grows
best in tropical and subtropical climates?
A. Tea B. Sugarcane C. Coffee D. Cotton

5. What is the main objective of mixed cropping?

A. To increase the aesthetic appeal of farms
B. To increase farm production and reduce crop failure risk
C. To reduce the cost of cultivation
D. To utilize farm labor efficiently

6. The ‘Yellow Revolution’ in India was launched in 1986 to increase the

production of
A. Pulses B. Edible oil C. Mangoes D. Sugarcane

7. What is the primary objective of the Land Reforms Act introduced in India?
A. To industrialize rural areas
B. To redistribute land to landless farmers
C. To increase cash crop production
D. To promote foreign investment in agriculture

8. The development of a dense network of canal irrigation has helped the

cultivation of
A. Wheat B. Sugarcane C. Rice D. Maize

9. A millet that grows well in red, black, sandy, loamy, and shallow black soil
in dry regions
A. Towards B. Bajra C. Ragi D. Sorghum
10. Identify the crop
 Is a fibre crop
 Grows well in flood plains
 Requires high temperature during time of growth
A. Cotton B. Jute C. Hemp D. Silk

11. Assertion (A): Wheat is grown as a rabi crop in India.

Reason (R): Rabi crops require hot and humid conditions for proper growth.

12. Assertion (A): Horticulture crops are grown in specific regions of India.
Reason (R): Climatic conditions in all regions are favorable for horticultural
crops like fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

13. Assertion (A): The Green Revolution led to a significant increase in agricultural
production in India.
Reason (R): It was achieved by using high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, chemical
fertilizers, and improved irrigation techniques.

14. Assertion (A): Plantation farming is an example of commercial farming.

Reason (R): Plantation crops are grown on a large scale primarily for market
purpose.

15. ASSERTION (A): Land productivity is low in Primitive Subsistence Farming.

REASON(R): It is labor-intensive farming, where high doses of biochemical
inputs and irrigation are used

16. ____________ is a scheme introduced by the Government of India for the benefit
of the farmers.
(a)Kisan Credit card (b)Mudra Yojana
(c)Farmer Scheme (d)Jan Dhan Yojana

17. Why is organic farming much in vogue today?

18. The Government of India has introduced various institutional and

technological reforms to improve agriculture in the 1980s and 1990s.”
Support this statement with an example.

19. Analyse the socio-economic impact of the Green Revolution on the Indian
Society.

20. How can crop diversification help the agricultural sector?

 MINERALS

1. Which of the following is the largest coal-producing state in India?

A. Odisha B. Jharkhand C. West Bengal D. Chhattisgarh

2. What is the primary use of gypsum in the construction industry?

A. To make cement B. To make bricks
C. To build roads D. To produce steel

3. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of red soil that affects

mineral extraction?
A. High fertility for crop cultivation
B. Rich in iron and aluminum but poor in nitrogen
C. Low water retention capacity
D. High levels of organic matter

4. In India, the largest reserves of natural gas are found in which basin?
A. Krishna-Godavari Basin B. Cauvery Basin
C. Mahanadi Basin D. Gujarat Basin

5. Which of the following minerals is associated with the Chhotanagpur

Plateau?
A. Copper and mica B. Bauxite and gold
C. Coal and iron ore D. Limestone and gypsum

6. Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of

mineral deposits?
A. Evaporation and cooling of magma B. Melting of rocks
C. Erosion and deposition of soil D. Photosynthesis

7. Which type of rock is most commonly associated with metallic minerals?

A. Sedimentary rock B. Igneous rock
C. Metamorphic rock D. Alluvial deposits

8. The Bauxite mines in India are mainly located in which region?

A. Western Ghats B. Eastern Ghats
C. Indo-Gangetic Plains D. Deccan Plateau

9. Why is nuclear energy considered a better alternative to coal?

A. Uranium is more abundant than coal.
B. It produces less environmental pollution.
C. It is cheaper to extract and process.
D. It does not require advanced technology.
10. Why are the northern plain not rich in economic minerals

11. Discovery and use of iron brought a radical change in human life” prove it
with three examples.

12. Give three reasons in the favour of use of ‘Atomic energy’.

13. Distinguish between Natural Gas and Bio Gas

14. Name the type of energy whose per capita consumption is considered as an
index of development. Explain the different ways by which this of energy
resource is generated.

15. ‘Consumption of energy in all forms has been rising all over the country.
There is an urgent need to develop a sustainable path of energy
development and energy saving.’ Suggest and explain any three measures
to solve this burning problem.

16. Map pointing: identity and mark

1. An iron mine in Odisha
2. A 100 percent export unit of iron ore
3. Oldest Petroleum mine in India
4. A Coal mine in Madhya Pradesh
5. A Coal mine in Tamil Nadu
6. A nuclear power plant in Maharashtra
7. A thermal power plant in Assam
17. Map pointing:

1. In the above map of India identify the area marked 1

A. Bellary
B. Kudremukh
C. Bailadila
D. Durg
2. In the above map of India identify the area marked 2
A. Bellary
B. Kudremukh
C. Bailadila
D. Durg
3. In the above map of India identify the area marked 3
A. Bellary
B. Kudremukh
C. Bailadila
D. Durg
4. In the above map of India identify the area marked 4
A. Bellary
B. Kudremukh
C. Bailadila
D. Durg
5. In the above map of India identify the area marked 5
A. Bellary
B. Mayurbhanj
C. Bailadila
D. Durg
 MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

1. India occupies the first place in the production of

a) sugar b) jute c) Gur and khandsari d) all of the above

2. India ranks…… among the world's crude steel producers.

a) first b) second c) ninth d) tenth

3. In spite of large quantity of production of steel, per capita consumption per

annum is only:
a) 20 kg b) 32 kg c) 40 kg d) 52 kg

4. Which of the following is transformed into a wide variety of furnished

goods of higher value?
a) Manufactured goods b) raw materials
c) industrial goods d) all of the above

5. Which of the following statements regarding manufacturing is not true?

(a) Manufacturing helps in modernising agriculture.
(b) Development of manufacturing industries are a precondition for eradication
of unemployment and poverty.
(c) Export of manufactured goods expands trade and commerce and brings in
much needed foreign exchange.
(d) Manufacturing puts the country into a debt trap.

6. Which one of the following is not true regarding the National Jute Policy of
2005?
(a) Creating awareness about the use of biodegradable materials
(b) Ensuring good prices for the jute farmers
(c) Increasing productivity
(d) Improving the quality of jute

7. What is the correct meaning of agglomeration economies?

(a) Many industries set up in rural centres
(b) Industries are basically agro-based.
(c) Many industries tend to come together to make use of the advantages offered
by the urban centres
(d) Industries set up produce raw materials for the secondary sector.

8. Sixty percent of sugar mills are concentrated in which of the following

states?
(a) Punjab and Haryana (b) Maharashtra and Gujarat
(c) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar (d) West Bengal and Orissa
9. Which one of the following industries uses bauxite as a raw material?
(a) Aluminium (b) Cement (c) Jute (d) Steel

10. Which one of the following industries manufactures telephones, computer,

etc?
(a) Steel (b) Electronic
(c) Aluminium (d) Information Technology

11. Which Indian city is known as the "Manchester of India"?

A. Mumbai B. Ahmedabad C. Surat D. Kolkata

12. Which of the following pollutants is most commonly associated with the
cement industry?
A. Carbon monoxide B. Particulate matter
C. Sulphur dioxide D. Lead

13. Which of the following is the main challenge faced by India's cement
industry?
A. Insufficient demand for cement
B. Limited availability of limestone
C. Environmental pollution caused by emissions
D. Lack of transport infrastructure

14. Assertion (A): The iron and steel industry is classified as a heavy industry.
Reason (R): The iron and steel industry requires heavy capital investment and
large-scale production facilities.

15. Assertion (A): Cotton textile industries are mostly located in Maharashtra and
Gujarat.
Reason (R): These states have a humid climate and are near the cotton-
producing regions.

16. Assertion (A): The automobile industry in India is concentrated in the eastern
region.
Reason (R): The region has a highly skilled workforce and good infrastructure.

17. Assertion: The IT Industry has been a major foreign exchange earner in the last 2
or 3 years
Reason: The fast growth of hardware and software is the key reason for IT
success in India

18. Assertion: NTPC is a major pollution-causing industry in India yet it works to

preserve the natural environment
Reason: The use of proactive measures has enhanced the pollution management
of NTPC
19. Why do our industries need to be more efficient and competitive in the present
day of globalization?

20. Why have the demands of jute products increased internally as well as globally?
Explain any two reasons.

21. Mention any two factors that have contributed to the healthy growth of the
automobile

22. India is an important iron and steel-producing country in the world. Yet are not
able to perform to our full potential.” Suggest and explain any 3 measures to get
full potential.

23. Mapping skills

1. Durgapur-Iron and Steel Plant
2. Bhilai-Iron and Steel Plant
3. Rourkela-Iron and Steel Plant
4. Gandhinagar Software Technology Park
5. Coimbatore-Cotton textile centre
6. Srinagar-Woollen industrial centre
7. Murshidabad-A
8. Bhadrawati-Iron and Steel Plant
9. Salem-Iron and Steel Plant
10. Mohali-Software Technology Park
11. Bokaro-Iron and Steel Industry
12. Kanpur-Cotton Textile Industry
13. Madurai-Cotton Textile Industry
14. Bhubaneshwar-Software Technology Park (JCV)
15. Indore-Software Technology Park
16. Jaipur-Software Technology Park
17. The location of the largest iron and steel plant in India.
18. The major jute-producing region of India.
19. The location of the prominent automobile manufacturing city in south India.
20. The location of the largest cotton textile mill in India.